Vibration/shaking when braking '97 ES
11-25-07, 09:09 PM
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Vibration/shaking when braking '97 ES
I just had the brakes on all four wheels redone (brand new rotors and brake pads). When I'm braking at around 15mph, everything works perfectly and the breaking feels smooth and safe. However, between 20 and 60 mph, the front of the car (specifically the steering wheel), vibrates/shakes fairly noticeably. Once I slow to a lower speed though, its fine. What could the problem be, considering I already had significant brake work done?
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11-26-07, 10:46 AM
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I just had the breaks on all four wheels redone (brand new rotors and break pads). When I'm breaking at around 15mph, everything works perfectly and the breaking feels smooth and safe. However, between 20 and 60 mph, the front of the car (specifically the steering wheel), vibrates/shakes fairly noticeably. Once I slow to a lower speed though, its fine. What could the problem be, considering I already had significant break work done?
Thing to check:
1. Are the lugnuts tight? On cars with alloy wheels, the lugnuts should be re-torqued after 50-200 miles.
2. Did you get the wheels balanced when the brake job was done?
3. IF not, the repair shop may have knocked off one or more of the wheel weights. (Don't ask me how I know about this!)
4. The rotors could be warped, but, I doubt this. IF the repair shop 'turned' the rotors, they should be in good shape.
The ultimate bottom line is. . . . Take the car back to the shop and have them take a look at what's causing the 'shimmy'.
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